Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com. Based on the 2020 NEC. Sizing the feeder or service load for a dwelling isn’t simply a matter of totaling the loads or breaker ratings. The Code recognizes there’s load ...

The electrical panel, also known as the service panel, is the control center for all the electrical circuitry in a residence. Today’s panels are bigger than earlier versions. They have to be, because ...

Based on the 2020 National Electrical Code. Part 1 of this two-part series taught you how to calculate branch-circuit loads. Now let's review how to perform feeder and service load calculations.

The NEC 2026 introduces innovative provisions like Power Control Systems and clearer interconnection rules, enabling ...

February 26, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Big Easy Electrical has formalized a no-cost assessment program designed to ...

This is part 1 in an ongoing series on HVAC load calculations. The folks at SNIPS have asked me to do a basic how-to article about HVAC Manual J load calculation as that is allegedly a big part of my ...

Elsco Transformers reports that choosing the right transformer size involves calculating kVA based on voltage and current for efficient operations.

QUEBEC CITY - The great divide between HVAC contractors and engineers is probably at its widest point where residential load calculations are concerned. Contractors don't see a practical way to do ...